FAIRY TALES 1 /- ntt. 25 



BOYS' OWN BOOK OF FAIRY TALES. A similar book for the 

 boys as that provided for the girls, with thrir own special heroes, soch as 

 Jack and the Bean Stalk, and Aladdin and bis Wonderful Lamp. 



George Bryan 



NOWHERE AND ELSEWHERE. A little boy has a fitting finish 

 to a Birthday and Christmas Day combined, by shooting off to Nowhere. 

 He has an amusing time, and impresses the king with his cleverness as 

 a human being. The book contains nonsense verses which appeal to small 

 readers. 



THE IMP IN THE PICKLE JAR. One of the few modern stories 

 which have caught the charm of the real fairy spirit. It is truly imaginative 

 and attractively told. 



Lewis Carroll 



ALICE IN WONDERLAND. One of the best books ever written for 

 children, and once read, never forgotten. The quaint characters of the 

 March Hare, the Dormouse, etc. are a part of every child's education 

 and should not be missed by either young or old. 



GIRLS' OWN BOOK OF FAIRY TALES. A clearly printed col- 

 lection of old favourites nursery rhymes and fairy tales that have never 

 failed to delight the heart of every child. Every child loves the story of 

 Cinderella and little Tom Thumb, and is never tired of hearing how Jack 

 built his house, and Mother Hubbard treated her dog. 



J. & W. Grimm 



FAIRY TALES. A good and cheap edition of these almost unrivalled 

 fairy tales, such as every child loves. Their old-world charm and vivid 

 fancy appeal to young people of all ages. A popular gift. 



FAIRY TALES AND TRUE. A collection of short stories which 

 would appeal to younger children. The book contains varied stories of 

 flowers and animals, others concerning ordinary little boys and girls. 



TWILIGHT STORIES FROM THE NORTH. A series of folk and 

 fairy tales as told by the peasants amongst the mountains of Norway. 

 Many of the stories are very unusual : all are extremely interesting and 

 remarkably well told. Decidedly a book to read. 



ASHIE-PATTLE. Ashie-Pattle is the youngest and luckiest of three 

 sons. Although not written by the brothers Grimm, it is told in their 

 inimitable way, and the adventures are humorous and very entertaining. 

 An excellent story. 



CANDLETIME TALES. A collection of delightful fairy tales, gathered 

 from those of Norway and Ceylon ; they are unusual, very charmingly told, 

 and full of gripping interest. The book will please all lovers of fairy stories. 



